Tomorrow, you will write an essay in class on the following prompt:
Explore the spiritual and emotional changes of Dr. Andrey Yefimitch Ragin in Chekhov’s "Ward No. 6.” How and why does the main character change throughout the story? Write an informative/explanatory essay using three to six pieces of textual evidence to support an original thesis statement. (RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, SL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.9)
Today, let's get a thesis statement and a general outline ready.
Rules for Thesis Statements:
One Sentence! Not a Question!
Answer the prompt!
Be Specific!
Concentrate on LANGUAGE CONTROL! (grammar, spelling, usage, vocabulary, formal language, wording, etc..)
What will your thesis be?
Points?
Can you start finding evidence for your points?
General Pattern: Intro- Thesis
Point Evidence Explanation
Point Evidence Explanation
Point Evidence Explanation
Conclusion
Partner/Pair/Share
Get feedback from 3 classmates! (Make sure each signs it and gives written, specific feedback!)
Modeling: Outlining the Essay
Tomorrow, you will write an essay in class on the following prompt:Explore the spiritual and emotional changes of Dr. Andrey Yefimitch Ragin in Chekhov’s "Ward No. 6.” How and why does the main character change throughout the story? Write an informative/explanatory essay using three to six pieces of textual evidence to support an original thesis statement. (RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, SL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.9)
Today, let's get a thesis statement and a general outline ready.
Rules for Thesis Statements:
What will your thesis be?
Points?
Can you start finding evidence for your points?
General Pattern:
Intro- Thesis
Point
Evidence
Explanation
Point
Evidence
Explanation
Point
Evidence
Explanation
Conclusion
Partner/Pair/Share
Get feedback from 3 classmates! (Make sure each signs it and gives written, specific feedback!)